SpaceX Shows AI Smartphone Prototype to Investors; Musk Denies

SpaceX has reportedly shown a prototype of an AI-focused smartphone to investors ahead of its recent IPO, according to The Wall Street Journal, though Elon Musk has denied the claims. The device, described as thinner than an iPhone, runs on a proprietary operating system and integrates xAI's Grok chatbot via a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip Source: La Vanguardia; Infobae.

Key Features

The prototype is designed to function as a 'super app,' centralizing Musk's ecosystem (X, Tesla, Starlink) and reducing reliance on Apple and Google Source: Excelsior. Another advantage is connectivity to SpaceX's Starlink satellite network, potentially bypassing traditional carriers Source: La Vanguardia. The project remains in early stages, with design subject to change Source: El Español.

Denials and Competition

Musk called the report 'absolutely false' on X, echoing similar denials in February about a Starlink-connected phone Source: Infobae. Meanwhile, OpenAI is also developing AI hardware with former Apple designer Jony Ive Source: La Vanguardia.

• Prototype: Thinner than iPhone, Qualcomm chip, own OS Source: Excelsior.
• Musk denial: 'absolutely false' .